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Study Course Description

Music Therapy II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_075
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

To develop the MA students' skills to choose and use methods and techniques according to the situation and the specificity of the group of clients/patients, to provide MA students with an opportunity to master music therapy (MT) methods and techniques in dealing with different groups of clients/patients, to develop the skills to apply therapeutic interventions and techniques in the therapeutic process appropriately.

Preliminary Knowledge

Individual counselling and psycho-dynamics in arts therapies, Assessment principles and process in arts therapy, Basic principles of arts therapy process for different groups of patients, Music therapy I.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Explain the theoretical substantiation of various MT methods and techniques, compare various MT theoretical approaches for dealing with different groups of clients/patients in differing environment; characterise the basic principles of artistic work analysis; mention and substantiate the peculiarities and interventions of MT process organisation while dealing with various groups of clients/patients in various placement locations/workplaces in health care.

Skills

1.Set and formulate the aims and tasks of music therapy, appropriate for the group of clients/patients, choose the theoretical approaches, according to which a music therapy plan is drawn up, taking into account the specificity, age and possible risks of the group of clients/patients; use appropriate MT methods, techniques and interventions; analyse and assess MT process and results; execute protocols.

Competences

1.Apply MT methods, techniques and interventions according to the specificity of the group of clients/patients and MT aims; organise and conduct separate MT sessions individually and in a group, analyse their structure, contents and therapeutic relationship, assess results; recognise their own professional restrictions and possibilities; demonstrate emphatic, respect and understanding-based attitude towards the clients/patients; carry out self-reflection.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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To independently consolidate the lecture material by reading the indicated sources systematically; to aggregate MT methods for dealing with a particular group of clients/patients; to draw up an arts therapy plan for two particular groups of clients/patients (individually and in a group); to prepare for conducting practically one MT session according to an elaborated plan for a group of students by modelling work with a particular group of clients/patients. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Elaborate a MT plan for two particular groups of clients/patients (individually and in a group) (50%); conduct in practice one MT session according to the elaborated plan, provide written self-reflection concerning the conducted session (50%).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Music therapy's process and stages: a contract, the structure of a process and a session. MT approaches in dealing with different groups of patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Music therapy's process and stages: a contract, the structure of a process and a session. MT approaches in dealing with different groups of patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Music therapy's process and stages: a contract, the structure of a process and a session. MT approaches in dealing with different groups of patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Music therapy's process and stages: a contract, the structure of a process and a session. MT approaches in dealing with different groups of patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques in individual work with children in rehabilitation and psychiatry. MT methods and techniques for individual work with adults in rehabilitation and psychiatry
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques in individual work with children in rehabilitation and psychiatry. MT methods and techniques for individual work with adults in rehabilitation and psychiatry
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques in individual work with children in rehabilitation and psychiatry. MT methods and techniques for individual work with adults in rehabilitation and psychiatry
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques in individual work with children in rehabilitation and psychiatry. MT methods and techniques for individual work with adults in rehabilitation and psychiatry
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for individual work with children. Skills training for individual work with adults
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for individual work with children. Skills training for individual work with adults
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for individual work with children. Skills training for individual work with adults
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for individual work with children. Skills training for individual work with adults
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques for working with groups of children and adolescents. MT methods and techniques for working with adult groups in different environments
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques for working with groups of children and adolescents. MT methods and techniques for working with adult groups in different environments
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques for working with groups of children and adolescents. MT methods and techniques for working with adult groups in different environments
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

MT methods and techniques for working with groups of children and adolescents. MT methods and techniques for working with adult groups in different environments
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Skills training for working with groups in different environments, with different groups of clients / patients
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Paipare, M. (2021). Mūzikas terapija: Metodes un tehnikas : Rokasgrāmata ne tikai mūzikas terapeitiem. Latvijas Mūzikas terapijas asociācija; LiePA

2.

Edwards, J. (Ed.) (2017). The Oxford handbook of music therapy. Oxford University Press

3.

Cohen, N. (2017). Advanced Methods of Music Therapy Practice. London: Jessica Kingsley.

4.

Allen, J. (Ed.) (2012). Guidelines for Music Therapy Practice in Adult Medical Care. Barcelona.

5.

Grocke, D.E., Wigram, T. (2007). Receptive methods in music therapy: techniques and clinical applications for music therapy clinicians, educators and students. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (akceptējams izdevums)

Additional Reading

1.

Paipare M. (2011). Mūzikas terapija. No: Mākslu terapija. Sastādītāja K. Mārtinsone. Rīga: Raka. 340.-373.lpp.

2.

Baker, F. & Tamplin, J.(2006). Music therapy methods in neurorehabilitation : A clinician's manual Philadelphia: J. Kingsley Publishers.

3.

Baker, F., Wigram, T. (2005). Songwriting: methods, techniques and clinical applications for music therapy clinicians, educators and students. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Other Information Sources

1.

The Arts in psychotherapy

2.

The Nordic Journal of Music Therapy

3.

Journal of Music therapy

4.

Paipare, M. (Sast). (2014). Mūzikas terapija: izglītība un pētniecība, pieredze un prakse. Liepāja: Liepa.

5.

Wosch, T., Wigram, T. (2007). Microanalysis in music therapy methods, techniques and applications for clinicians, researchers, educators and students. Jessica Kingsley Publishers London and Philadelphia.

6.

Mārtinsone, K. (Sast). (2020). Mākslu metodes un tehnikas profesionālajā darbībā. Rīga: Raka.